Self-compassion has been shown to strengthen the parts of the brain that make people happier, more resilient, and more attuned to others. It helps comfort negative emotions in the present, heal ...

When you finally start to feel bad for your younger self, it can be a jarring break-through in therapy. There's an inflection point on the road to finally developing self-compassion and a wider ...

Gestalt therapy is a type of talk therapy that focuses on the “here and now” and a holistic view of individuals. Gestalt techniques might include role play, dreamwork, and more. Gestalt therapy is a ...

Sofiia Kornatska considers a service evaluation study on compassion-focused therapy groups delivered in community mental ...

Some people find it easy to be kind, until they have to turn that compassion inward. Here are the signs you might be lacking in self-compassion. It’s not at all an uncommon experience to be deeply ...

Ever since I was introduced to mindfulness, I have contemplated the image of the monk spending his days meditating in a cave deep in the foothills of the Himalayas. It seems like enlightenment might ...

Dr. Jasvant Modi, a respected philanthropist and physician, is a follower of Jainism and an advocate for its use in all parts of life and education. Jainism, with its ancient roots, centers on ...

We live in a soft world where the slightest sign of discomfort can be regarded with concern and even panic. Did someone say something you found hurtful? Time to go to a therapist, who can make you ...